How to Pronounce Exclusive

To pronounce "exclusive", say EXCL-us-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪkˈsklu.sɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ɪkˈsklu.sɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “exclusive”

"exclusive" has 4 syllables: excl-us-iv-e. It rhymes with elusive and obtrusive, if that helps it stick.

What does exclusive mean?

noun

Information (or an artefact) that is granted or obtained exclusively.
“The editor agreed to keep a lid on a potentially disastrous political scoop in exchange for an exclusive of a happier nature.”
A member of a group who exclude others from their society.

adjective

Excluding items or members that do not meet certain conditions.
Referring to a membership organisation, service or product: of high quality and/or renown, for superior members only. A snobbish usage, suggesting that members who do not meet requirements, which may be financial, of celebrity, religion, skin colour etc., are excluded.
“Exclusive clubs tend to serve exclusive brands of food and drinks, in the same exorbitant price range, such as the 'finest' French châteaux.”

Antonyms

inclusive non-exclusive

Words that rhyme with exclusive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elusive obtrusive intrusive unobtrusive conclusive conducive allusive reclusive illusive abusive inclusive collusive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "exclusive"?▾

"Exclusive" has 4 syllables: excl · us · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "exclusive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "exclusive" is /ɪkˈsklu.sɪv/.

What does "exclusive" mean?▾

Exclusive: Information (or an artefact) that is granted or obtained exclusively.

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